Groups Organize Against Southwest Border Wall Construction

Residents in South Texas warned not to sign right-of-entry forms as new border barriers are planned.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Groups in South Texas, including the No Border Wall Coalition of Laredo, are organizing town hall meetings to oppose new miles of border wall and waterborne barrier construction planned by the federal government. Residents are being warned not to sign right-of-entry forms, which now include a provision allowing for construction. Correspondents also discuss how wildlife could be affected by border wall construction out west and a ruling in Mexico freeing the owner of a crematorium where hundreds of embalmed bodies were found.

Why it matters

The construction of new border barriers along the Southwest border has long been a controversial issue, with advocates arguing it is necessary for national security and opponents claiming it harms the environment and local communities. These latest developments highlight the ongoing tensions and debates surrounding border wall policies.

The details

The No Border Wall Coalition of Laredo is organizing town hall meetings to warn borderland residents against signing right-of-entry forms, which now include a provision allowing for border wall construction. Meanwhile, correspondents discuss how wildlife could be impacted by border wall construction out west, as well as a Mexican judge's ruling to free the owner of a crematorium where hundreds of embalmed bodies were found.

  • The town hall meetings organized by the No Border Wall Coalition of Laredo are ongoing.

The players

No Border Wall Coalition of Laredo

A group in South Texas that is organizing town hall meetings to oppose new border wall and waterborne barrier construction.

U.S. Federal Government

The government entity planning to build new miles of border wall and waterborne barriers along the Southwest border.

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The takeaway

The ongoing debate over border wall construction continues to be a divisive and contentious issue, with local groups organizing to voice their opposition to the federal government's plans. This highlights the complex and multifaceted nature of border security policies and their impacts on border communities.